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M742 MBU

1994 Mercedes 814D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,257 mi
Last recorded198,257 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM742 MBU
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2006 198,257 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 198,257 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 814D?

Based on 863 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,172
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14
brake binding 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
Brake hose bulging under pressure 11
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M742 MBU is a 1994 Mercedes 814D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Mercedes 814D fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M742 MBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 814D typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes 814D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M742 MBU registered?

M742 MBU is a 1994 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 8 September 1994.

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